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MAY 4, 2026 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hamburg was called to order by Mayor Thomas P. Tallman at 7:04 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the Village Hall, 100 Main Street, Hamburg, New York. PRESENT: Thomas P. Tallman Mayor Paul Gaughan Deputy Mayor Laura Hackathorn Trustee Holly Park Trustee Jeff Davis Trustee Edward J. Murphy, III Village Attorney Jason Cozza Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Mary McKee Deputy Clerk Marc Shuttleworth Supt. of Public Works Matt Cullen Police Captain Joshua Haeick Recreation Supervisor Excused: Richard Schara Police Chief ** PUBLIC HEARING RE: LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2026 ** Mayor Tallman opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. He asked three times if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the proposed Local Law #2 prohibiting parking on the south side of Prospect Avenue between Buffalo and Division Streets. Hearing nothing, the Mayor then asked if there was anyone who wanted to speak in opposition to the proposed local law. Dave Wall, 36 Prospect Avenue asked what initiated this. The Mayor said there has been some “cramping” of traffic on Prospect from Division to the Roundabout, and there were concerns with safety. The Mayor cited Highland Avenue, where the law was also changed, as parked cars on both sides of that street made it difficult for more than one vehicle to pass at the same. Mr. Wall said he understands, but he feels Prospect is a wide street and many of the homeowners have put stones in front to create parking areas well off the road. Mr. Wall asked if any studies or observations had been made. Mayor Tallman said both the police and DPW have been out to the site. Mr. Wall said he thought the north side would be a better choice, as he feels most of the traffic comes from Buffalo heading towards Lake Street. He said it is a wide street, with wide shoulders and objects to and does not want the restricted parking. Daniel Ver, 64 Prospect Avenue, feels it is unduly punitive to residents on the south side. Mr. Ver said they have to jockey cars all winter long and look forward to having the additional space in the summer. He asked if there was any way to curtail the issues without restricting the parking. He suggested a parking pass for those who live in that section. He also felt that it will just create parking problems on the north side of the street. Mr. Ver thinks the board should be looking for other solutions, and he does not want to see the parking cut off on the south side forever. Mayor Tallman asked if there was any correspondence received in this matter. The Deputy Clerk reported that several people responded, both for and against the proposed law. The Mayor said the Board will not be taking any action tonight and thanked everyone for their input. Hearing nothing further, the public hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m. 1. MOTION by Trustee Hackathorn, seconded by Trustee Davis, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on Monday, April 20, 2026. 111